2003 Château Lagrange (St. Julien) is a bit of a conundrum. It's got tons of fruit, but it still shows a lot of vanilla (oak) when first poured, which I find obtrusive. After sitting opened in the cellar, the oak has faded some, but the plush, rich cassis fruit is still in a vanilla-shrouded state...it is better on day 2, but not what I think it should be. There is also some chocolate covered cherry flavor in here, but my personal preference is for the 2002 over the 2003. Still drinks ok, mind you...just doesn't live up to its potential in my humble opinion. #wine #vin #france #bordeaux #redwine #vinrouge #leftbank #rivegauche #stjulien #saintjulien #medoc #cabernetsauvignon #2003 #lagrange #chateaulagrange #grandcruclasse














